Emission caps scrapped
The scrapping of greenhouse gas emission caps on new power generation projects has been interpreted as the latest move by the State Government to fast-track new brown coal projects in the Latrobe Valley.
Library upgrade years away
TEN years after the Morwell and Traralgon libraries were upgraded, Moe library users will still wait up to five more years for their own improved services.
All settled
A TRARALGON man who was severely injured in a horror collision between a bus and a truck in 2008 has received a six-figure settlement.
Clock confusion
RESIDENTS will enjoy an extra hour of sleep on Sunday, as the clocks are moved back an hour, marking the end of daylight saving.
Support for vulnerable young mums
THREE community service organisations in Latrobe and Baw Baw will receive $1.6 million over four years from the State Government to provide support for highly disadvantaged young mothers.
Riding for mental health
A BID to support residents affected by mental illness has inspired two Gippsland cyclists to tour the region, raising thousands of dollars.
Journey of a lifetime
IT WAS the trip of a lifetime for Queenslanders Craig Landy and Shirley Marr, who may be the 19th and 20th people, respectively, to complete the challenging Bicentennial National Trail.
Decision overturned
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has overturned the Environment Protection Authority's restricted approval of HRL's proposed dual-gas fired power station to be built in Morwell.
Recommendation released
THE Victorian Electoral Commission has proposed Latrobe City Council be divided into four wards, in a final report released today.
Valley needs help: VU
LESS than 100 days from the Federal Government's carbon tax introduction, a university study has found the government has exaggerated the Latrobe Valley's ability to cope with the impact of the tax.
Medicine supply backlog
DRUG deliveries should be back on track for local pharmacies affected by the industrial action at Sigma Pharmaceuticals' Rowville plant, which came to an end last week.
Some light amid the gloom
THOUGH a report just released by Victoria University paints a bleak picture of Latrobe Valley's future in a post-carbon tax economy, there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
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Morwell in box seat for women’s CBL title
BASKETBALL
CBL
BY BLAKE METCALF-HOLT
LATROBE Valley sides Moe and Morwell remain in good stead in each of the men's and women's competitions respectively in the Country...
